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ISSUE: March 14 - 20, 2018
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| Building a Better Central Oregon Nominations Due Soon! |
BBCO's main purpose is to recognize worthy residents who have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated residential, commercial or industrial buildings.
Projects are judged on economic impact, neighborhood improvement, unique design or use of material. Award ceremony will take place October 10th.
2017 awardees include: Hydro Flask Headquarters, Mid Oregon Credit Union-La Pine Branch, Old Masonic Lodge & Loft, Tykeson Hall - OSU Cascades, Redmond City Hall, Residence- 711 NW Georgia, The Bite, The Church-Lavabells Vacation Rentals and Worthy Brewing Company Addition.
Properties will be judged in the following categories:
- Local Economic Impact
- Neighborhood Improvement
- Community Improvement
- Unique Design
- Unique Use of Materials
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Zoning Info Added to PATS Site for Crook County
Property Data
In response to numerous requests from users, the Office of the Crook County Assessor has added zoning information to the PATS (Property Assessment & Taxation Search) site.
Users can now view zoning information for individual properties when using PATS; it is located on the "Summary" screen. In addition if you click on the zoning type you will be directed to either the city or county code for that zone.
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FIrst-Time Home Buyers Savings Account Passes Legislature
The Oregon Legislature took a significant step toward addressing the state's
affordable housing crisis by passing House Bill 4007 today, establishing a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account
program statewide.
Once signed into law by Governor Kate Brown, the program will allow Oregonians to take a state tax deduction
for saving money towards a down payment and other related costs associated with the purchase of their first
home.
Polling indicated that 86 percent of Oregonians viewed saving enough for a down payment and closing costs as
a significant obstacle to buying a home, prompting the Oregon Association of REALTORS® (OAR), among other
prominent housing and related industry groups, to support the legislation.
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Real Estate
Professional Development
March 29, 2018
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3 CE
Instructor: Carolyn Bostwick
You will learn:
Starting on the Right Foot for a successful transaction
Learn what Pitfalls can endanger your transaction
How to Avoid the Pitfalls
What to do if all else fails
An exploration with real experiences, inter-active exercises to bring home "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Real Estate".
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Oregon Friendly Driver Program: Sign Up Today
Community Outreach
All too often we hear about serious crashes between people driving and people riding bikes or walking. In fact, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has identified Deschutes County as having a relatively high rate of crashes involving drivers and people riding bikes or walkers that often result in injuries or fatalities. However, most of these tragic crashes are preventable. Research shows that behavior and personal choices influence crash occurrence and severity just as much as roadway design.
Commute Options has launched the Oregon Friendly Driver Program, where drivers learn skills that keep all road users safe. When we all understand the same rules of the road, we can reduce crashes and conflicts and have a better experience while getting where we need to be.
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Veterans Affordable Housing
Information
Sessions
Community Outreach
The Bend Area Habitat for Humanity will be selecting 2-3 veterans this summer to work toward a home purchase in 2019. If you have friends or clients that may be interested in this opportunity, please click on the link below.
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COAR has the following events available to all COAR members, please click on the event title to view more details and register online. Please note you will have to sign into
coar.com to register. Your sign-on is different than your Rapattoni password.
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February Market Data Now Available
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February 2018 Membership Counts
COAR Member Count (primary): 1868
Secondary Members: 71
MLSCO Member Count: 2011
Appraiser Members: 86
REALTOR® Members in Bend: 1297
REALTOR® Members in LaPine: 40
REALTOR® Members in Jefferson County: 29
REALTOR® Members in Crook County: 56
REALTOR® Members in Redmond/Terrebonne: 243
REALTOR® Members in Sisters/Camp Sherman: 69
REALTOR® Members in Sunriver: 105
REALTOR® Members Out of Area: 14
Affiliate Offices Members: 94
Number of New Members for 2018: 59
Inactive Members in 2018: 85
Ed Club Members: 879
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Bend, Oregon, is Becoming a Commuter Town for Silicon Valley Despite the 10-Hour Drive -Michelle Castillo, CNBC
Sisters Seeks to Establish Community Vision - Allie Colosky, The Bulletin
Massive Makeover Coming to Bend Senior Center - Stephen Hamway, The Bulletin
Summer Repaving Approved for Bend Roads - Julia Shumway, The Bulletin
Economist: CO Job Growth Slows as Economy Matures - Lauren Melink, KTVZ
$6.5 Million Medical Facility Planned for Redmond - AJ Kato, KTVZ
Local Lawmakers Discuss Session - Danise Lee, KBND
Republican Candidates Face Off at Local Forum - Danise Lee, KBND
Realtor.com Debuts 'Local Pride' Scholarship - Daily Real Estate News
When an Agent Won't Call You Back - Daily Real Estate News
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